Tier 3
Gympie, Australia
Last verified 12 June 2026
Heart of Gold International Short Film Festival is the biggest short film festival in regional Australia with over 100 short films, events and panels over four days in Gympie, Queensland. Celebrated as ‘triumphant’ by Australia’s ScreenHub, our festival is dedicated to inspiring
The main submission deadline for Heart of Gold International Short Film Festival is around 31 May 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
Submitting to Heart of Gold International Short Film Festival costs Free early, then USD 35 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. Heart of Gold International Short Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Heart of Gold International Short Film Festival takes place in Gympie, Australia.
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